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4.4Noise control & calls2.0
2.8Build & features5.5
Why is Echo Buds (2nd Gen) better than Buds 3?
Echo Buds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Buds 3 better than Echo Buds (2nd Gen)?
- Earbud weight (each)7.6 g vs 4.5 g+69%
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 35 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 7.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
